2018 AZN to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4236 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.4023 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4150 XDR

2018 AZN to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.4236. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.4023.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0213 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4109 to the December average rate of 0.4222, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4236 was down 4.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4434, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AZN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,118 XDR

2017 Average 2,098 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 2,012 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 106.39 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4240

0.4035

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN to XDR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.4095, compared to 0.4204 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4095

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4204

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0120 XDR (High: 0.4162 / Low: 0.4042). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 XDR (High: 0.4198 / Low: 0.4183).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0120

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.4223) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4180), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0042 (+1.02%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.4223

2017 Avg (November) 0.4180

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4162	0.4042	0.4109
February	0.4101	0.4030	0.4075
March	0.4103	0.4023	0.4060
April	0.4085	0.4030	0.4052
May	0.4163	0.4094	0.4120
June	0.4181	0.4127	0.4155
July	0.4203	0.4155	0.4181
August	0.4216	0.4186	0.4199
September	0.4198	0.4183	0.4190
October	0.4230	0.4197	0.4211
November	0.4236	0.4211	0.4223
December	0.4235	0.4210	0.4222